News Corporation Files 8-K on ASX Disclosures for $1B Buyback Program

What Happened News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K dated September 4, 2026 to disclose information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in connection with the company's authorized stock repurchase program. The company reiterated that it is authorized to buy up to $1 billion in the aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock and provided copies of the ASX notices as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase program size: up to $1.0 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• Regulatory requirement: ASX rules require the company to provide daily disclosure of any transactions under the Repurchase Program.
• Filings: Information given to the ASX is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 to the 8-K.
• Forward-looking statements: The ASX information includes forward-looking statements about intent to repurchase shares and a statement that the company does not undertake to update those statements except as required by law.
• Signature: Report signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (dated Sept 4, 2026).

Why It Matters This filing confirms News Corp's active repurchase authorization and the company's compliance with ASX disclosure requirements, providing investors with timely transparency on buyback activity. Share repurchases can reduce shares outstanding and affect per‑share metrics (like EPS), so investors monitoring capital allocation, share count, or buyback execution should watch the daily ASX disclosures and the company’s future quarterly/annual reports for transaction details.